A11 Collision: Mother and Daughter Killed – Two Injured
Highway Closure Follows two-Vehicle Collision near Barcelos
A significant traffic disruption occurred on the Braga-Barcelos highway on December 5, 2025, at approximately 6:30 pm following a two-vehicle accident. The collision resulted in one serious injury and one minor injury, prompting a complete closure of the roadway for approximately 90 minutes.
Emergency responders from the barcelinhos Firefighters swiftly arrived at the scene to provide aid. Firefighters extricated one individual who was trapped within a vehicle and administered immediate medical attention to the critically injured victim before transporting them to a local hospital. The injured party’s current condition remains unavailable.
The Guarda Nacional Republicana (GNR), Portugal’s national republican guard, documented the incident and has initiated a full investigation to determine the cause of the collision. Details regarding potential contributing factors, such as weather conditions or driver impairment, have not yet been released.
The highway closure caused substantial traffic congestion, impacting commuters traveling between Braga and Barcelos. Authorities advised motorists to seek option routes during the closure. Normal traffic flow resumed shortly after 8:00 pm following the clearance of the accident scene.